Chapter 1058: [Who Will Have the Last Laugh? 】
Chapter 1058:
Yue Yang has never been to the City Lord's Mansion in Silver Maple City to report.
For three days, he stayed in Yinfeng City.
No one knew what he had done in these three days, butler Du Li also sent Yue Yang back to Star Diamond Castle. Until the evening of the third day, when the sun was about to set, Yue Yang finally came to the City Lord's Mansion in Yinfeng City, handed over the reincarnation card, proved his identity, and asked to see the City Lord.
As a nobleman and a baron who owns castles and territories, the guards certainly dare not neglect.
Not only that, but City Lord Yinfeng also went out to welcome Yueyang in person.
to show his enthusiasm.
The Lord of Yinfeng City was an old man with a snow-white beard hanging down his chest, wearing a long robe and holding a dragon's head and a cane. He looked like a wise sage, not like a city lord. Although there is an emperor who has no real power in Human Valley, he is just a puppet emperor who is responsible for stamping and ennobling the lords. Yue Yang feels a bit like Zhou Tianzi in the Qin and Qiu Warring States period, with a false name. The real powerful people in Human Valley are the kings of the three vassal states and several princes. The Lord of Yinfeng City is one of the powerful princes. He has tens of thousands of elites and tens of thousands of slave soldiers under his command. five.
Such a high-ranking and powerful person actually greeted a young rookie lord grandly, respecting the virtuous corporal, which shows his desire to win over the people around him.
Not only to Yueyang.
It is also the greatest win over the people around him.
"Young man, as soon as I saw you, I liked you from the bottom of my heart. You are as good as your mother, but it's a pity that she pursues a higher realm and has no intention of staying in the valley to fight, otherwise, a new queen will be like a beautiful star Rise up like that. I like you more than my son, those useless guys, let alone talk about it, but you, the young and excellent lord, can make me fall in love with you... Come on, young man, I have already Order someone to prepare the banquet, haha, I have to use the most solemn welcome ceremony to welcome the new lord of Silver Maple City, the new nobleman. Please sit down, dear young man, please sit beside me, that’s right, you With this qualification, for outstanding young people, I am always willing to spare no effort to help him. I like young people more than anything else." City Lord Yinfeng, like a kind elder, with his white hair and childlike face, motioned for Yue Yang to sit beside him, show favor.
"Although it's your wish, the etiquette of nobles tells me that I should sit in a seat that suits me." Yue Yang quickly thanked him. Under the murderous jealous eyes, he couldn't really sit in the seat of Yinfeng City Lord. side to go.
One, it was just a test by City Lord Yinfeng, to see if the young man was arrogant or not.
Two, sitting next to City Lord Yinfeng is not only not beneficial, but it will offend his favorite minister.
Instead of being the target of public criticism.
It is better to refuse this superficial favor.
City Lord Yinfeng, does he really like Siniang's sister that much?
Student Yue Yang thinks this is not necessarily the case. Judging from the various information collected before, City Lord Yinfeng is very likely to 'hate' the original owner of Star Diamond Castle, who is Yue Yang's nominal mother and Si Niang's sister, who is too mysterious again mysterious woman
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No one wants such an excellent person to build a star diamond castle with complete free will on his own territory.
No one wants the two nearby towns under their own administration to be owned by others.
People who have no desire for power can't do it.
What's more, a superior person like City Lord Yinfeng who loves power and holds real power is focused on expansion?
They are friendly on the surface, but not necessarily so in private. If City Lord Yinfeng is really that good, sea monsters appear in Baisha Town, and thieves appear in Heiyan Town, why don't you see him make any moves?
Therefore, no matter whether it is a smiling face, or how dark his heart is, Yue Yang will not easily trust a person, especially if this person is a prince who holds the power of life and death. Yue Yang has heard a saying: No businessman is generous, no politician is clean, and no ruler is kind... To believe in the good intentions of the superior is undoubtedly to seek skin from a tiger.
Of course, it's not okay to turn your face directly.
This is the valley of people.
Problems cannot be solved by force, but must be solved by 'wisdom' at any time.
At the banquet, the host and the guest chatted and drank happily, and it seemed harmonious on the surface.
When the banquet was about to end, suddenly, a middle-aged man who was sitting in the third seat on the left side of City Lord Yinfeng stood up. This person has fair skin, sharp eyes, and thin lips like a blade. One can tell that he is a shrewd think tank.
Previously, the Lord of Yinfeng City had introduced him to Yue Yang a little bit, saying that he was one of the political officials of Yinfeng City, named 'Fan'. The political officer toasted a glass of wine to Yue Yang with a smile on his face just now, as if he was quite friendly, but he did not expect to make an unexpected surprise attack when the banquet was over. He first saluted the Lord of Yinfeng City, and then raised his glass to Yue Yang as an invitation to drink: "Just now, as one of the deliberative officials, I would like to express my greatest respect and welcome to the new owner of Star Diamond Castle. We sincerely hope that, There are more noble new blood joining us, such as an excellent lord like the master of Star Diamond Castle, who is our dream ally. In fact, I expressed the same kindness as early as the master of the previous generation of Star Diamond Castle. It is not the owner of the Star Diamond Castle of the previous generation who is eager to leave in order to seek a higher realm, I am afraid that the relationship between us will become closer."
When Yue Yang heard it, he felt something was wrong.
Here, those who dare to speak to themselves like this are neither enemies nor friends. No matter how well they pretend on the surface, they can't hide the greedy heart that wants to swallow their own bones.
Could it be that Fan, the red councillor, is Si Niang's sister's enemy?
To be able to endure until the banquet is over, and then fight back, this guy's forbearance skills are not bad
"I don't know Mr. Political Officer, how can you support me, a junior newcomer?" Yue Yang has never been afraid of challenges, whether it is a confrontation of force or wisdom.
"As your close neighbor, coupled with the loyal friendship we have had for generations, I heard that the baron of the Star Diamond Castle has been a little troubled recently. He just returned from his study tour and took over the Star Diamond Castle. He encountered sea monsters and thieves. It is indeed a bit annoying. What's more, the baron still needs to learn the trial, and he has not officially taken over the power of the lord. During the study period of at least three months, it is obviously not good if he ignores the affairs of his subordinates. If the Star Diamond Castle The owner, Mr. Baron, recognizes me as a close neighbor and friend, and is willing to accept the help of the hand of friendship. This meeting is willing to send manpower for free to get rid of sea monsters and thieves, and also to ensure the peace of our jurisdiction." The red councilor 'Fan' Just like a living Lei Feng.
"Thank you, this is really good news." Yue Yang responded lightly, without getting angry, or even denying it.
"Although they are close neighbors, but the territory belongs to them, if Fan Yishi sends people to enter the area under the jurisdiction of Star Diamond Castle, it seems a bit illegal." Immediately, some people stood up and protested against this bad behavior of sending troops into other people's jurisdictions.
In a word, it's not that this person is not used to Fan Yishi's bullying and bullying of newcomers like Yue Yang.
Instead, he worried that once the rules were broken, his weaker self would also be implicated.
So firmly against it.
Several political officials stood up one after another, speaking for their own interests.
Some people are in favor of it, and some are strongly against it. Both sides bombard their opponents with their own opinions, trying to protect their own interests to the greatest extent.
Yue Yang looked at these people coldly, without saying a word, as if this matter had nothing to do with him. City Lord Yinfeng saw it in his eyes, and a strange color flashed in the dark. For a newcomer like Yue Yang, there were too many abnormal things about him.
For example, it is extremely rare for a young man who is proud and arrogant not to be surprised.
Another example is not to be afraid in the face of danger, calm and composed.
Yue Yang's excellent Qi-nourishing skill was completely beyond Yinfeng City's expectation. He originally thought that Yue Yang would be furious when he heard Fan Yishi's words, or at least his face would change color and become angry. A young man has no reason to be patient. However, what is surprising is that this young man turned a deaf ear to other people's provocations as if nothing had happened, and his attitude was also vague, neither affirming nor categorically rejecting.
What does this kid mean?
Did he see through the scheming in this matter?
Another person stood up and greeted the Lord of Yinfeng City. This person was the black-bearded old man who was seated first on the right under the City Lord's seat. For thousands of years, we have never tried internal struggles. It is precisely because we have never wasted energy on internal conflicts that we are able to stand firm and continue to develop in the face of many powerful enemies today. First of all, we thank Fan Yishi for his enthusiasm , It is because of this kind of righteous heart for our friends that we can go all the way to today. However, the predecessors stipulated thousands of years ago that we should not change too much what has been agreed upon, so as not to take the wrong path. There is no exception. We must praise Fan Yishi for his enthusiasm, and we will also help the owner of Star City Castle and the baron under the jurisdiction of the temporary difficulties. I hope that everyone will take the initiative to extend a hand of friendship. When we help friends, we are actually Help ourselves, the more friends we have, the more united our friends are, the stronger our city-state will be. Here I have an immature suggestion. Maybe, we can each contribute our strength and temporarily gather in Under the command of the city lord, helping the master of Star Diamond Castle for free to solve this small problem can be regarded as a small encouragement to the master of Star Diamond Castle before taking over the power of the lord after studying."
"Agreed, it would be great to have the city lord take the lead." When someone heard that this method is good, they immediately agreed.
"It must be the city lord." Everyone echoed.
"I also agree." Fan Yishi was the only one left, his face was gloomy, but he couldn't compete with the crowd, so he could only smile with feigned joy and nodded in agreement.
"Then who is the candidate for the team leader? If Fan Yishi is still in charge, then I firmly disagree." Someone noticed this problem and quickly vetoed Fan Yishi to prevent this greedy guy from taking advantage of it.
Discussing the matter with a sneer, the plan could not succeed, so naturally he would not ask for an official again to make fun of himself.
"Why don't I propose a candidate?" The bald old man sitting first on the left side of Yinfeng City Lord suddenly waved his hand solemnly: "Why should you worry, there is actually the best candidate, and I originally wanted to invite him to replace the old man. Escort the treasures to the 'Heavenly Capital', but if the owner of Star Diamond Castle is more urgent, you might as well let him lead the army first."
"Who is it? Who are you talking about?" Everyone present was a little curious after hearing this.
"Then who else is it? Of course it's Zhonghua, the tenth son of the city lord who just returned from his study tour." The bald old man laughed loudly.
"..." When Yue Yang heard this, he finally understood the ins and outs of the whole matter. It turned out to be like this. Fortunately, it wasn't Kaitian Mozun or Ji Wuri who appeared in Yinfeng City, otherwise it would be a bit troublesome.
The next thing is simple, since the dignitaries present unanimously passed the proposal, then immediately invite Zhong Hua to be the commander in chief in the future. As for the opinion of student Yue Yang, the owner of the Star Diamond Castle, everyone completely ignored it. Well, a newcomer to the nobility who has just joined, has not yet completed the training trial, and has not officially taken over the power of the lord, so what is the use of speaking?
Besides, Zhonghua is the tenth son of City Lord Yinfeng, and he has just passed the trial with excellent results. It is said that among all the newcomers who returned from the study tour, Zhonghua ranked second with absolutely excellent results, only in the so-called thousand-year-old The peerless genius boy "Prince of Tiandu" Ji Wuxia.
With such strength and reputation, it is no problem to serve as a small bandit leader.
Zhong Hua was invited out.
He is handsome and handsome, and he is imposing, and he is indeed the dragon and the phoenix among the people. He really deserves to be the most outstanding son of the Lord Yinfeng. As soon as Zhonghua appeared on the stage, his charm captivated all the men and women, especially those female slaves who accompanied the lords, their eyes were straightened and they were fascinated. Regarding the post of bandit suppression leader, Zhonghua humbly declined repeatedly, saying that he had just returned from a study tour and was not enough to take on the heavy responsibility. However, under the kind coercion of everyone, he reluctantly accepted it.
He said on the spot that he would work hard to lead the army to suppress the bandits.
Live up to everyone's trust.
In the end, he also assured Yue Yang that the march would not disturb the people, and that the logistics and military supplies would be completely prepared by Yinfeng City itself, and that Yue Yang, the new owner of Star Diamond Castle, would not need to spend a penny.
"What is the baron's opinion?" City Lord Yinfeng watched with a smile all the time, and finally asked Yue Yang after everyone finished their work.
"I am very grateful to the city lord and Earl Zhonghua for your help. As the affairs of the jurisdiction, as the lord, even if I have not fully taken over the management of the territory, I still have the responsibility. This time to eliminate the banditry, Star Diamond Castle is willing to provide a Baitianjing, for funding." Yue Yang naturally clapped his hands to express his welcome. He smiled genuinely, from the heart, because the person standing in front of him was Zhonghua, not Ji Wuri and Kaitian Mozun. What made him even more happy was that Ji Wuri didn't exchange information with Zhonghua because of mutual suspicion, or something else, so Zhonghua didn't know himself, nor did he know that the previous master of Star Diamond Castle was actually He is the warrior of Tongtian Tower.
No matter how much Zhong Hua suspected Yue Yang's identity, he would never guess it.
Therefore, Yue Yang smiled happily.
When Zhong Hua came over to toast Yue Yang, he asked curiously: "We are both reincarnated, where did the brothers come from? Why do you look familiar?"
It seems that familiarity is fake, Zhong Hua doesn't know about Yue Yang's affairs, he just used words to test him out. Yue Yang smiled, and raised his glass to respond: "Don't dare, the master of Zhonghua Palace is famous, the boy has already been heard like a thunder, but because his family status is not worth mentioning outside, he still can't bear to make a fool of himself, so as not to make him laugh."
As Zhong Hua, the master of the Central Temple of Light, he thought that he was going after Ji Wuri and was about to aspire to the God Realm. When he found a doubtful point, he naturally refused to give up the question easily.
How can this be an ordinary person who can inherit the Star Diamond Castle as soon as he comes in?
It is estimated that it is a descendant of a famous family in the heavenly realm.
It's just that he didn't dare to compete with himself, so he acted in a low-key manner and refused to report the family sect.
Yue Yang was questioned again and again, pretending to be overwhelmed, he smiled wryly, and whispered something in Zhong Hua's ear, which made Zhong Hua suddenly realize that he even said yes, and put on a warm expression, and nodded cordially to Yue Yang: " Brother, if there is Zhonghua in Yinfeng City, no one will be able to touch your star diamond castle. Fan Yishi is nothing more than a clown. It is us reincarnated who can truly achieve glory. Brother, as long as you and I join forces, we will Not to mention Fan Yishi, even Ji Wuri, who is as arrogant as a rooster, may be defeated by us. With you behind the family strength, and me as the internal support, the heavenly world has long been the place where we can rule the roost. Alright Not to mention too much, Zhonghua definitely intends to make friends, brothers, just look at Zhonghua's sincerity in the future."
Saying goodbye to Yue Yang, Zhong Hua's face flushed like Popeye eating spinach.
Originally, he wanted to seize the territory of a newcomer.
However, now he doesn't want to do that at all, because he finds that this newcomer is a treasure, especially the family power behind him is an unshakable colossus in the heavenly world. Ji Wuri competed, and he could really earn some confidence first.
Compared with the things in the human valley and the heavens in the future, fools know how to choose.
Besides, Zhonghua didn't have the confidence to obtain the divine tome, he mainly came here to attack some opponents who might obtain the divine tome, such as the so-called peerless genius Ji Wuri.
With the help of this family and this young man, many things in the heavenly world will be changed invisibly.
Of course, the primary purpose is how to gain the trust of this young man.
After all, the opponent has considerable wariness.
Zhong Hua personally sent Yue Yang out, and made several hints, showing that his aspirations are not in the human valley, and he only wishes to develop in the heavenly realm, and if possible, he will try his best to help Yue Yang. For such a promise, Yue Yang naturally accepted it with a smile: "Master Zhonghua, everything in Human Valley is just a trial. The elders often say that only by coming here to enlighten the Tao, understand people's hearts, carefully observe people's wishes, and taste life, can we understand what It is the real 'person'. It doesn't matter to me whether the conditions are superior or hard work. My goal is to quickly realize success and leave this place. Therefore, it is possible for me to win such honors. No. In terms of cooperation, it is of course good. After all, it is better to join forces than to fight alone. It is just that the Lord Ji Wuri is extraordinary. Forgive me for not agreeing to it for the time being. This matter must be discussed with the elders, and it can be confirmed before it can be settled. Give Hall Master Zhonghua an affirmative answer."
If Yue Yang agrees straight away, Zhong Hua will be suspicious
For such a big matter, of course you have to ask the family.
Zhonghua's main purpose is not to form an alliance immediately, but to improve bilateral relations for future opportunities.
He has prepared for so many years to compete with Ji Wuri, and he doesn't care about waiting a little longer. As long as this young man, the son of heaven, is willing to cooperate with him, then it is half the battle. When this young man was on the same front as himself, Ji Wuri found out, even if the young man wanted to deny it, Ji Wuri would not believe it.
All in all, it's like being on a boat right now.
When the other party boards the boat, he immediately sets sail and sails, even if he finds that this is not the direction he wants to go, that's up to him.
At the time of farewell, both faces were smiling, showing an excellent mood...
The two have their own thoughts.
Everyone has a little secret in their hearts, and no one has revealed it.
However, Yue Yang felt that he should laugh till the end. Because, the clever Lord Zhonghua did not guess that he was the new generation prison emperor of Tongtian Tower, but mistakenly thought that he was the descendant of that mysterious family in the heavenly realm...
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